Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915) ideas, published in Principles of Scientific Management in 1911, were based on the breakdown of work to the simplest tasks, the separation of planning from execution of tasks, and the introduction of time and motion studies.

His methods were most clearly expressed in assembly-line factories, but have been criticised for degrading and alienating workers and producing managerial dictatorship.

Why is Frederick Winslow Taylor famous?

Frederick Winslow Taylor was an American engineer and management consultant, the founder of scientific management.

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Category: Scientists  - ( Scientists Archive)

Date Added: 27 June '12

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